Bachelor of Maori Innovation in Health Innovation in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

Health Innovation enables you to investigate challenges and realities forMaori in healthcare, policy, and wellbeing systems while developing improvement strategies.
Existing healthcare services in Aotearoa reveal disparities forMaori in service accessibility, representation, and increased disease prevalence, highlighting the need for professionals skilled in bridging iwi and health sector communication.
Analyze contemporary health statistics, service availability, and educational resources in Aotearoa to developMaori-focused solutions.
Explore specialized health topics that capture your interest, including psychological wellbeing, sexual health, illnesses, and immunizations.
Observe how indigenous populations worldwide address public health crises, including disease outbreaks.
Through projects and internships, you'll gain hands-on experience implementing changes and designing health awareness initiatives.
Grasping current healthcare system challenges will prepare you for impactful roles working with iwi, development agencies, or government bodies to enhance health practices and community wellbeing.

Potential career directions include: Health promotion and education, Advocacy work, Policy evaluation, Healthcare administration and systems leadership.